APPLYING THE MAGNUS EFFECT TO THE ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

Abstract

The article discusses the physical phenomenon of Magnus effect, its features, as well as its use in engineering and in the infrastructure of Russian roads. An experimental setup was assembled to demonstrate the efficiency of this phenomenon in generating electricity. The installation is a wind generator with rotating cylinders instead of conventional paddles. According to the results of our research, it was concluded the future development of this technology in the infrastructure of roads. In particular, it is proposed to use such installations on lights, illuminating the main routes of Russia to save energy consumption. In addition, it seems promising to use wind generators with rotating cylinders at filling stations for electric vehicles.